Zamazenta Best Moveset
AbilityDauntless Shield boosts Defense by one stage on entry, and 115/115 base defenses with the boost create a physically impenetrable wall. Crowned Shield form adds Steel typing and 145 Defense. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureJolly at 138 Speed runs fast defensive support. The moveset tanks physical hits and fires 120 Attack Fighting TermStab back. S-Tier as the defensive counterpart to Zacian.
Dauntless Shield boosted Defense on entry in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Crowned form had 130/145/145 bulk. The defensive counterpart to Zacian in the restricted format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zamazenta best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Iron Head
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Dropped to standard play in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Dauntless Shield nerfed to activate once. Without the Crowned form, base Zamazenta competed at the top tier instead.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Zamazenta Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Zamazenta for super-effective damage. Zamazenta's overall bulk (92/115/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Zamazenta Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Zamazenta
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off16-19% Stone Edge25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityComatose ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Komala builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Knock Off10-12% Body Slam26-30% Sucker Punch10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHungerswitch ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Morpeko builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Knock Off8-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemIcyrock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard28-34% Giga Drain19-23% | ||
Evolution
A Fighting-type legendary, Zamazenta doesn't evolve or breed. At 660 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Zamazenta
Zamazenta doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Zamazenta is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Zamazenta at Tower Summit as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Zamazenta in Sword & Shield
Base Stats
Speed and Attack carry most of Zamazenta's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 3 Speed EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon slept for aeons while in the form of a statue. It was asleep for so long, people forgot that it ever existed.
Zamazenta Guide
At 660 BST, Zamazenta is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Sylveon (Fairy) when using Zamazenta. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Zamazenta has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Dauntless Shield boosts Defense in battle. That's the one you want on Zamazenta. It's the only ability Zamazenta has.
Base 138 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zamazenta is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Zamazenta has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Sword & Shield, Zamazenta has been featured in 2 titles across 3 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves